Saturday, March 12, 2016

If you are planning to move some of your items into storage
units, you need to make sure you don't rush and make some mistakes
during the packing process. Here are some things you should try to
avoid.

No Insurance

One of the biggest oversights many
people make when taking their items to storage units is failing to
insure their belongings. A big misunderstanding many people have is that
the facility will insure your property should something happen to them
while in their possession. Most all of these facilities take great
measures to safeguard your property from fire or burglary, but they are
ultimately not responsible for it. To make sure you don't lose the value
of your items, you may want to speak to your insurance agent to see
what type of policy would cover you in the event something happens to
it.

Not Allowing Enough Time to Prepare

If you don't give
yourself enough time to prepare your items for storage, you are going to
end up very stressed and rushed. You need to give yourself enough lead
time to properly pack your items in the right type of containers and
boxes to prevent anything from become damaged when they are moved. Not
having enough time to get everything ready can also lead to a chaotic
atmosphere which could leave you forgetting to pack something
altogether.

Not Labeling Boxes Properly

If your boxes aren't
labeled, it will greatly compound your ability to find something when
you need it. After a while, most boxes begin to look very similar. Avoid
labeling your boxes with generic terms, like "books," "toys," and so
on. Take the time to write a short description on each box so you will
know exactly what is inside in case you need an item quickly. Also, when
you are placing the boxes inside the facility, make sure to keep
similar boxes together, so when you walk in, you will know exactly what
area certain items are in. Keep clothing items in one corner, while
kitchen items are in a separate corner. This will save you many
headaches down the road.

Using the Wrong Packing Materials

Many
people make a big mistake by using the wrong packing materials for
their belongings. Newspaper, while very economical, can be quite
damaging to some of your belongings. Using newspaper to pack away fabric
can leave ink stains on those things, and they can be difficult to
remove. To keep this from happening, purchase some ink-free rolls of
paper or some packing peanuts to cushion your boxes.

Failing to
properly cushion major electronic items can also cause those things to
break if they are jarred too much when they are moved. You can actually
purchase boxes specifically designed for televisions and other
electronic items that will keep them safe and free from damage.

Giving
yourself enough time to prepare for packing your items for storage
units is a great way to reduce stress and chaos. Take some time to
organize everything before you even begin packing so you can manage the
process with ease.